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An independent heritage consultancy working for commercial developers and other clients throughout the United Kingdom. Prospect Archaeology has a wealth of experience in all periods of the past, from the truly ancient through to the 20th century and covering both above and below ground heritage.
Our Services
From an initial phone call through to final planning sign-off and beyond.
The Steps
With any development it's important to know what you are getting yourself in to.
Initial
Appraisal
Achieve Planning Permission
Begin
Fieldwork
Results
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Kirkstall Forge Leeds
Now, I am the last to write the history of the women of Kirkstall Forge out of any story. It was, after all, Betty Beecroft who was the driving force
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Think Act Report
After a rather long silence we’re back with news of our support for a government campaign to improve gender equality in business. As a largely
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Out with the old and in with the new!
That sounds a little harsh as we’re actually very sad to announce that Sam Makings, our office manager who has been with us forever, has recently
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Prehistoric Silsden
Following the completion of fieldwork on this Barratt and David Wilson Homes site in Silsden we are delighted to be able to share the results. A
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Kirkstall Forge, Leeds
Kirkstall Forge is one of Yorkshire’s largest mixed-use schemes. Planning permission has been granted for a £300m+ regeneration project adjacent to the historic Kirkstall Abbey. The scheme will deliver a new village including a new rail station on this 56 acre brownfield site. Prospect Archaeology has been working closely with the developer for the site, Commercial Estates Group (CEG), to undertake and report on the archaeological investigations as part of the planning application.
Read moreTerrys Of York Chocolate Factory
Grantside Development’s bold plan to redevelop the former world famous chocolate factory in York into a residential-led mixed use development required Prospect Archaeology to undertake a large programme of building recording and archaeological investigation. This has lead to the formation of a Heritage Management Plan (HMP) submitted as part of the planning application. An HMP is a document detailing the management of multiple heritage assets on a single site and is encouraged and approved by English Heritage.
Other Mixed Use and Retail
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